NFL News -- August 23, 2026

13 NFL headlines from August 23, 2026.

Eagles Undecided On Backup QB

Throughout the offseason, Andy Dalton and Tanner McKee have vied for the Eagles’ backup quarterback spot. A decision on Philadelphia’s depth chart under center will soon need to be made, but it remains to be seen how things will shake out. “Nothing’s decided there as far as who’s the two, who’s the three,” head coach Nick Sirianni said (via The Athletic’s Zach […]

Pro Football Rumors -- Philadelphia Eagles

Chiefs' Harrison Butker drills 69-yard field goal – but that's not an NFL record

A year after Jaguars' kicker Cam Little hit a 70-yard preseason field goal, Harrison Butker came one yard shy of tying him.

Yahoo Sports NFL -- Kansas City Chiefs

Harrison Butker makes a 69-yard FG on final play of first half

Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker kicked a 69-yard field goal on the final play of the first half Saturday night.

Yahoo Sports NFL -- Kansas City Chiefs

Harrison Butker makes a 69-yard FG on final play of first half

Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker kicked a 69-yard field goal on the final play of the first half Saturday night.

ProFootballTalk -- Kansas City Chiefs

Josh Allen, Bills stand behind Ed Oliver as DT deals with son's passing

The Bills quarterback spoke about his sadness for his teammate and anger about how the story was revealed.

Yahoo Sports NFL -- Buffalo Bills

Browns QB Deshaun Watson says being booed by team’s own fans is ‘disrespectful’

Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has called the booing he heard from the team’s own fans during Saturday’s home loss to Buffalo “disrespectful” and “personal.” Watson, who has a complicated relationship with Cleveland fans because of injuries, off-field issues – including an NFL suspension in 2022 – and a massive, $230m contract, was booed repeatedly during the second half of the 31-7 loss to the Bills. Browns head coach Todd Monken has yet to decide which QB will start the season opener in J

Yahoo Sports NFL -- Cleveland Browns

Bears LB Nephi Sewell carted off with leg injury

Bears linebacker Nephi Sewell was carted off the field during Saturday's preseason game against the Bengals.

Yahoo Sports NFL -- Chicago Bears

Bears LB Nephi Sewell carted off with leg injury

Bears linebacker Nephi Sewell was carted off the field during Saturday's preseason game against the Bengals.

ProFootballTalk -- Chicago Bears

OLB Mike Danna, S Geno Stone On Bills’ Roster Bubble

Mike Danna and Geno Stone are among the Bills’ new faces on defense entering 2026. It is not a guarantee either of them will survive roster cuts prior to Week 1, however. Danna was released by the Chiefs this spring, and he did not generate a strong free agent market. The veteran pass rushers took a visit with […]

Pro Football Rumors -- Buffalo Bills

Packers Discussion: Should Tyrod Taylor or Kyle McCord be the backup QB?

I know you have thoughts on the Green Bay Packers’ backup quarterback job after the first two preseason games

Yahoo Sports NFL -- Green Bay Packers

NFL Preseason Blitz: Rams rookie QB Ty Simpson plays well again, but seems well behind Stetson Bennett IV

The Rams are looking for a new backup quarterback this season.

Yahoo Sports NFL -- Los Angeles Rams

Josh Allen is "very, very sad and angry" with how news of Ed Oliver's son passing emerged

The news came out on Friday before the Bills or the DL announced the death of Oliver's 2-year-old.

ProFootballTalk -- Buffalo Bills

Drew Allar gives brutally honest assessment of his performance vs. Jets

Steelers QB Drew Allar gives honest assessment of preseason performance.

Yahoo Sports NFL -- Pittsburgh Steelers